How To Fix KX927 - Characteristic value may not be longer than &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KX - EC-EIS/EC-BP: Data basis, data collection

• Message number: 927

• Message text: Characteristic value may not be longer than &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX927 - Characteristic value may not be longer than & ?

  The SAP error message KX927 indicates that a characteristic value in a classification or variant configuration context exceeds the maximum allowed length. The message typically states that the characteristic value may not be longer than a specified number of characters (denoted by "&").
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to enter or save a characteristic value that exceeds the defined length limit for that characteristic in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  When creating or modifying a material master record.
  When entering data in a classification system.
  When working with variant configuration where characteristics are defined.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KX927 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the characteristic definition in the SAP system (transaction code CT04).
  Verify the maximum length defined for the characteristic in question. 
  
  
  
  Modify the Characteristic Value:
  
  If the value you are trying to enter exceeds the maximum length, you will need to shorten the value to fit within the allowed limit.
  Ensure that the new value is meaningful and adheres to any business rules or requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  If you are entering data through a custom program or interface, ensure that the input validation is in place to prevent exceeding the length limit.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines related to the characteristics and their values to ensure compliance with the defined standards.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the data is saved correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CT04 - Change Characteristic
  CT03 - Display Characteristic
  MM01 - Create Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or updates related to characteristic values and their lengths.
  
  
  
  User Exits and BAdIs: 
  
  If you are working with custom developments, consider implementing user exits or BAdIs to enforce length checks programmatically.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KX927 error and ensure that your characteristic values conform to the defined length restrictions in SAP.